Creepy-hollow Quote by Rachel Morgan
““Creepy Hollow?” He snorts. “Like Sleepy Hollow ?” “No, like Creepy Hollow. It has nothing to do with sleeping.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hollows series by Kim Harrison, 2005
A character jokes about a fictional place, confusing it with a known spooky location, showing playful wordplay and misdirection.
In simple terms: A joke confuses a made‑up place with a famous spooky town.
Use wordplay to create humor and surprise.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel dialogue
- fantasy writing
- comic relief
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does misdirection enhance comedy?
- When is wordplay most effective?
Jokes can fall flat if the audience lacks context.